By Joe Mangano August 8, 2026 On April 18th, The Lancet published an article entitled The Medicine of… Nuclear Power Plan, written by journalist Talhi Burki, which falsely described reactor hazards as “extremely small,” and nuclear as a “safe, clean, and affordable” answer to electricity demand and climate change. Given how prestigious The Lancet is, … Continue Reading
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